Charvel Special Edition San Dimas HRF

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Charvel Special Edition San Dimas HRF

Charvel

Special Edition San Dimas HRF

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 574125
Brand: Charvel
Model: Special Edition San Dimas HRF
Price: $5,982.90

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This Special Edition San Dimas HRF is a real statement piece. The combination of the birdseye maple neck, high-output DiMarzios, and that custom artwork makes it a head-turner, while the alder body and compound radius neck provide excellent playability. It’s perfect for players seeking a high-end, expressive instrument with a unique visual flair and a versatile range of tones.

Product Description

  • Charvel Special Edition San Dimas HRF
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop USA Model Special Edition San Dimas
  • Body: selected Alder
  • One-piece neck: Birdseye Maple
  • Licensed Fender Stratocaster style headstock
  • Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple
  • Black 1/4" dot fretboard inlays
  • Vintage style neck truss rod
  • Compound fretboard radius: 12" - 16"
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 1 Cream DiMarzio Tone Zone (bridge) and 1 Cream DiMarzio PAF Pro (neck) humbucker
  • Top-mounted Floyd Rose 1984 locking tremolo
  • Gotoh tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Custom Hand-Painted Hot Rod Flames Artwork by Dan Lawrence
  • Incl. hard case and certificate
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the pickups
  • • Birdseye maple neck offers exceptional clarity and speed under the fingers
  • • DiMarzio Tone Zone/PAF Pro combo delivers a versatile, high-output tonal palette
  • • Dan Lawrence’s artwork adds a unique, collector-worthy aesthetic
CONS
  • • The Hot Rod Flames artwork, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes
  • • Top-mounted Floyd Rose can slightly alter the guitar’s balance and feel
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players

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Key Features

Body Material Selected Alder
Neck Material Birdseye Maple
Fingerboard Birdseye Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups DiMarzio Tone Zone (Bridge), DiMarzio PAF Pro (Neck)
Scale Length 25.5 in
Frets 22 Jumbo
Bridge Licensed Floyd Rose 1984 Locking Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 12-16 in compound radius makes bending easier at the higher frets while maintaining comfortable chording lower down, offering a modern feel not always found in vintage-style Strats.
Yes, the birdseye maple neck has a satin finish, providing a smooth, fast feel without excessive stickiness, allowing the wood’s natural character to shine through.
While convenient for some, the top-mounted Floyd Rose can require more careful setup to maintain intonation and may slightly complicate string changes compared to a traditional tremolo.

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